Institutional-Grade Regulatory Advisory

From initial licensing strategy to post-acquisition integration, we provide end-to-end regulatory advisory across the full lifecycle of a financial services business.

100+Licenses secured

Financial Licensing

New licenses secured in 40+ jurisdictions

Full-service licensing advisory from jurisdiction selection and business plan preparation through to regulator submission and authorization. We handle EMI, PI, VASP, broker-dealer, and fund management licenses globally.

EMI & PI authorizations
VASP & crypto licensing
Broker-dealer & fund licenses
Regulatory business plan writing
Regulator liaison & correspondence

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50+Structures designed

Corporate Structuring

Tax-efficient holding structures across jurisdictions

Strategic design of cross-border corporate architectures that optimize regulatory positioning, tax efficiency, and operational resilience. We structure holding companies, operating entities, and SPVs for financial services groups.

Cross-border holding structures
SPV & subsidiary design
Tax-efficient architectures
Regulatory capital optimization
Group restructuring advisory

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60+M&A transactions

M&A Advisory

Regulatory M&A across 20+ jurisdictions

End-to-end advisory on acquisitions of licensed financial entities, including target identification, regulatory due diligence, change-of-control applications, and post-acquisition integration. We manage the full regulatory lifecycle of every transaction.

Licensed entity acquisition
Regulatory due diligence
Change-of-control applications
Post-acquisition integration
Cross-border transaction structuring

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30+Banking relationships

Payment Processing

Banking & payment infrastructure for licensed entities

Specialist advisory on acquiring banking relationships, payment processing infrastructure, and correspondent banking arrangements for newly licensed and established financial institutions. We leverage our network to secure accounts others cannot.

Banking relationship acquisition
Correspondent banking
Payment scheme membership
IBAN & account provisioning
PSP & acquirer introductions

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How We Work

Our Engagement Process

Discovery Call

A 60-minute session with our partner to understand your business model, targets, and regulatory objectives.

Strategy & Scoping

We deliver a regulatory strategy - outlining recommended jurisdictions, license types, timelines, and cost estimates.

Engagement & Execution

Our team manages the full regulatory process — documentation, regulator liaison, and submission — with weekly progress updates.

Authorization & Beyond

On authorization, we provide ongoing compliance support, regulatory monitoring, and strategic advisory as your business scales.

Not sure which service you need?

Book a no-obligation discovery call with one of our regulatory partners. We'll assess your situation and recommend the right approach.

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